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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-18 at 19:02
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Iran to submit written proposal in Geneva
US readies forces for weekend strikes
Iran declares no-fly zone with missile drills
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal outlining how to resolve the standoff with the United States as Geneva talks move forward. A senior US official told Reuters that top national security advisers in the White House Situation Room were told all US forces deployed to the region should be in place by mid-March. The official added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on the weekend of February 28. The Geneva discussions between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were aimed at heading off a broader crisis, with the United States pressing Iran to give up its nuclear program, while Iran has denied that it seeks a weapon. Iran agreed to provide a written proposal during the talks, and the United States says it is waiting for that. The United States has sought to broaden talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran's missile stockpile. Iran declared a NOTAM establishing a no-fly zone along the yellow line from 3:30 AM Iran time to 1:30 PM, with a missile launch exercise expected using cruise missiles and air defense missiles. CBS network reporting indicates national security officials have updated President Trump that the US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as early as this coming weekend, though a final decision remains pending.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, US Ambassador to Israel Huckabee notes that security procedures are consistent across entry and exit points and that every traveler is subject to passport checks and security questions, including officials traveling with a diplomatic passport and visa.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887172
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68905
https://t.me/hnaftali/21292
https://t.me/hnaftali/21291
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49754
Iran to submit written proposal in Geneva
US readies forces for weekend strikes
Iran declares no-fly zone with missile drills
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal outlining how to resolve the standoff with the United States as Geneva talks move forward. A senior US official told Reuters that top national security advisers in the White House Situation Room were told all US forces deployed to the region should be in place by mid-March. The official added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on the weekend of February 28. The Geneva discussions between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were aimed at heading off a broader crisis, with the United States pressing Iran to give up its nuclear program, while Iran has denied that it seeks a weapon. Iran agreed to provide a written proposal during the talks, and the United States says it is waiting for that. The United States has sought to broaden talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran's missile stockpile. Iran declared a NOTAM establishing a no-fly zone along the yellow line from 3:30 AM Iran time to 1:30 PM, with a missile launch exercise expected using cruise missiles and air defense missiles. CBS network reporting indicates national security officials have updated President Trump that the US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as early as this coming weekend, though a final decision remains pending.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, US Ambassador to Israel Huckabee notes that security procedures are consistent across entry and exit points and that every traveler is subject to passport checks and security questions, including officials traveling with a diplomatic passport and visa.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887172
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68905
https://t.me/hnaftali/21292
https://t.me/hnaftali/21291
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49754